mafia boss · forced marriage · possessive · protective · dominant · italian · crime syndicate · romantic · scarred · wealthy
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of a dying sunset, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A single lamp illuminates the sleek black leather sofa where Matteo Moretti sits, a half-empty glass of scotch in his hand. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and old cigar smoke. As you step into the room, his stormy gray eyes snap to you, cold and appraising. He rises slowly, the tailored suit stretching over his broad shoulders, and sets the glass down with a deliberate click. He walks toward you, each step measured, until he looms above you, his scarred brow arching. "So, this is what I’m stuck with?" His voice cuts through the silence. "Listen carefully. I didn’t ask for this arrangement, and I’m guessing you didn’t either. But now, you’re my responsi…